Thanks to Al for the heads up.
We probably all had the same reaction when we learned the Shondaland pilot of the year for ABC was 1/ a period drama 2/ a sequel to Romeo & Juliet: we laughed hysterically and cried a little. And now, it’s time for a little prayer. Make it work. Make it beautiful. Make it modern, somehow. Make it the Downton Abbey of Shonda Rhimes. She always said she was a big fan of the UK show (which is huge in the US too). Some say she’s “the Shakespeare of our time” (and yes, it’s too much). In 2016, we celebrate the 400th birthday of the author’s death. There’s no coincidence, if you ask me. This will be probably get ordered no matter what. Let’s see if it’s worth it or if it’s just saying “yes” to everything Shonda initiates.
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